Odysseus palace - St. Athanasios, Ithaca

Following the path to “Homer's School" you will arrive at the location where, based on findings, the palace of the mythical Odysseus used to be. The site is not fenced and the visit is free. You can also see Melanithros source, which according to Homer, was used by the maids of Penelope when they wanted to get water. In the area you will notice the remains of several buildings of the Mycenaean period, and the ruins of the church of St.  Athanasios which was built on the ancient palace.

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Filiatro Beach

This beach is within a walking distance from Vathy. It is also accessible by car. Filiatro Beach is one of the most organized beaches of the island: Sunbeds, a canteen and the possibility to do water sports. You can even swim to the neighboring beaches.

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Kioni - Ithaca

This is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful villages of the Aegean. It will impress you with its traditional architecture and picturesque harbor. The settlement began to develop around the 16th century when the prates stopped raiding the island. You can enjoy a nice walk in the harbor and go to the beach. The village offers many alternatives for accommodation and exceptionally good food near the sea.

 

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Archaeological Collection at Vathy

The museum was built in the 1960s based on the architectural standards of the times. In the exhibition you will see findings from the Geometric to the Roman period. There is a small collection of vessels of the Geometric period which were made in a local workshop and thus called “Ithakisia” (=coming from Ithaca).

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Archaeological Collection at Stavros

Here you will see findings from the northern part of Ithaca dating back to the early-Helladic to the Roman period. The building was constructed in 1933. It was renovated in 1994. Most of the finds come from excavations in Cave Loizos and Pilkata. The excavations were conducted by the British Archaeological School of Athens. While the findings in Loizos were of religious character, Pilikata brought to surface a prehistoric settlement.

Among the most important findings, you will see:

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Church of Panagia in Anogi

The Church of Panagia in Anogi, built at an altitude of 500m, is one of the largest and most important and oldest churches in the Balkans. It was built gradually 700 years ago. The interior of the church is of great interest as it covered with Byzantine style frescoes and has been declared by the Ministry of Education a protected historical monument (1959). Painter Anthony of Agrafa (middle of the 17th century) has painted marvelous images of Saints and Angel. He finished his work in 1680.

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